POST BUS211 UNIT 2 ASSIGNMENT 1

Content

N/A

0

Deficient

1-5

Needs Improvement

6-11

Proficient

12-16

Exemplary

17-20 points

Thesis

Statement

No thesis statement.

Unclear or incomplete and does not demonstrate an understanding of social studies concepts.

Weak, inadequately developed, and marginally demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts.

Clear, developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts.

Clear, well-developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts.

Supporting

Evidence

No support.

Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support.

Inadequately supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

Adequately supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

Well-supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

Analysis

No analysis offered.

Development of position / argument is inadequate.

Development of position / argument may be inadequate.

Development of position/argument is thoughtful and persuasive.

Position / argument is well-developed, very thoughtful, and persuasive.

Grammar & Mechanics

Grammar and mechanics are deficient.

Lacks polish and does not demonstrate proficiency in grammar and mechanics.

Somewhat polished and inconsistently demonstrates proficiency in grammar and mechanics.

Generally polished and demonstrates proficiency in grammar and mechanics.

Polished and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in grammar and mechanics.

Clarity & Organization

Argument is not organized or clear. Transitions not used to connect ideas.

Lacks organization, logic and clarity. Transitions seldom used to connect ideas.

Somewhat organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions sometimes used to connect ideas.

Generally organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions often smoothly connect ideas.

Organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions smoothly connect ideas.

Brief Essay should be 1-2 pages of written content